Injuries in the lower back and limbs “are attributed primarily to running and foot marching long distances with heavy loads” according to an article by U.S. Medicine. At Blue Force Gear (“BFG”), we understand that every gram – yes, every single gram – counts. That …

“Military-grade elastic” is a well-known concept in the world of load-carriage today; but 15 years ago, it was a revolutionary idea. One that no one thought would work. The idea was born when the CEO of Blue Force Gear (“BFG”) was nearly side-swiped by a cyclist careening out …

Warfighter equipment is always in a constant state of evolution, where the difference between adequate and exceptional can be measured in ounces. For over two decades, Blue Force Gear has not just kept pace with that standard, they have set it. Ever since the early BFG days, …

There's a reason why soldiers in the early days of the Global War on Terror were spray-painting the stems of their safety glasses. It wasn't about aesthetics or unit cohesion; it was about survival. A glint of light reflecting off glass or the distinctive silhouette of night vision devices could be …

BFG launched new products, hosted legends, and met thousands of you at SHOT Show 2026. Now you can see it all, plus a closer look at what’s coming this year from Blue Force Gear.

POOLER, GA. – Blue Force Gear, Inc., the world leader in load carriage equipment innovation, will exhibit at the 2026 NSSF SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. For nearly five decades, SHOT Show has been the benchmark tradeshow for professionals in the shooting sports, hunting, military, and law en …